Personal Style: This Year's Nominees Hit the Sartorial Street

In some sense getting ready for the red carpet is a wardrobe no brainer. Gown, check, jewels, check, glittering heels, check. What's more interesting is what these A-listers choose to wear they are not in the spotlight. While some are just like us — jeans their staple of choice — others can't help but shine their fashion light. Check out the personal style (caught right on the street) of the actresses and songtresses who are up for a nod this year. By Joyann King

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

She's turning heads with her Hitchcock-inspired glamour in the The Tourist, but the famed mother of six is less pretty and more practical off set, but not at the price of sophistication — her head-to-toe gray Ferragamo ensemble is the epitome of simplistic chic.

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

The stunning redhead is being heralded for her performance in the comedic drama The Kids Are All Right, but it's the punchy way she wears classics — not to mention her affinity for Francisco Costa-anything — that keeps us singing her praises.